Reviews of DCS
" love the game and the immersion it gives you in VR. I have been waiting patiently for ED to implement a better VR experience. But I cannot in good faith recommend it yet for VR users until ED sorts out the instability in VR mode. I have a very good upper spec PC and run a Reverb G2, the hit and miss loading and blue screen crashes in VR is extremely frustrating and sucks time from you that you will never get back. The Multi threading recently introduced has helped the frame rate but definitely NOT the stability. I can play all my Racing Sims, (except ACC) without issue. Which proves my hardware works well. I'm sorry ED, but I will not be spending any more money or recommending this to friends until these problems are fixed. VR is the future in flight sims and you would think it would be a priority. I shall continue to wait..... "
"I love the game generally, but I want to use more than one plane without going into debt.
Like seriously... $80 for a plane in a videogame..."
"i love dcs it is a great game but it can get very expensive
i recommend getting the flaming cliffs 3 pack when it goes on sale as it gives you 6 different planes and is only 20 pounds on sale "
"New players, remember ALL modules have a free trial period for and is available to everyone, and the 2 weeks reset every 6 months, so you can get a feel of the craft before you purchase xoxo "
"I would recommend this game, but there are certainly some strings attached. If you're considering this game, you need to know some things first: This is a very deeply researched, and accurate simulator. I'm a GA pilot in real life, and the flight models are insanely accurate. The WWII planes make me feel like I should never touch a tail-dragger.
But, you get what you pay for, and that is the biggest hurdle. My circle of friends have resorted to a 'gift system' because justifying the $60 planes and maps is getting difficult. It feels better buying it for someone else; which brings us to point number two!
If you're playing online with friends, they need to buy their own planes, they need to own the same map, and god-forbid you play with a WWII asset pack because that's $60 too. Oh, and as far as what you're gonna do? Well, you had better get used to using the in-game mission maker, because missions are another $60 DLC.
Getting a new plane in this game is followed by about three days of youtube tutorials and reading manuals like homework. After all of that, you find yourself flying your new plane and mastering it; I played with the A-10, an excellent bird, and a lot of fun to fly. What happened? I spent 90 real minutes flying to catch up with my friends in F-14s and F-16s, just in time for them to run out of fuel.
So, if you do buy this game, just know that these challenges are the caveats you have to reckon with before you can start to jump into the action. Again, this is a fun experience, and it never gets old, but you will pay: with your money, and with your time, in order to fully enjoy DCS. "
"Jet go zoom, Wallet go boom. "
I can go on, but my point was made.
